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L513 KFU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 KFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 98,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (as marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,810 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four, front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs slight leak

rear uj slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,489 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,334 miles

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering box weeping slightly.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,216 miles

Both front suspension sphere oil seals are damp.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,427 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 549,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,480 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 51,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L513 KFU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L513 KFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L513 KFU registered?

L513 KFU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L513 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 KFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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